Lot 159
Clay, Henry (1777-1852), American statesman and orator, represented Kentucky in both the House of Representatives and Senate; perennial Presidential candidate. Autograph Letter Signed two pages, 9 x 10½ December 10, 1848. To John D. Hayes regarding the recent Presidential election results, in part:
"The Presidential election having terminated in the election of Genl. Taylor, we must all feel rejoiced in the overthrow of the Party which has so long afflicted our Country, and cherish anxious hopes that the new Administration may so conduct our public affairs as to assure the prosperity of the country. In looking back upon the past, it must be matter of satisfaction to yourself and other friends who urged my nomination at Philadelphia, to be now perfectly convinced, that I could have been elected with ease. I should have got the votes of all the States which Genl. Taylor has obtained, and in addition, Ohio certainly, and Indiana probably. He has received a larger popular vote in the South Western States that I might have received, but I should have got a much larger one than he has in the New States. But this matter is now past, and is only interesting as affording a justification to the course of my friends."
Letter is inserted into cloth-bound volume with gold embossed lettering, and includes several typed pages of background information on Clay. The letter itself is boldly penned with strong signature; page repair evident across center horizontal fold of both pages, otherwise Fine.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
FINE POLITICAL CONTENT FROM A PERENNIAL PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE AFTER THIS, HIS THIRD AND FINAL DEFEAT.
Provenance: Dr. Max Thorek
An interesting letter concerning Clay's political ambitions. Clay feels that he would have won the election over Zachary Taylor had the votes of the new states been counted.
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